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accompli

accomplished, skilled

adjective ah-kom-PLEE Rare

Also means

done, completed

Usage Note

Accompli comes from the past participle of accomplir (to accomplish). In the phrase fait accompli, borrowed into English, it describes something already done and irreversible. As a standalone adjective, un musicien accompli means a highly accomplished musician.

Examples

"C'est un pianiste vraiment accompli."

Natural Translation

He is a truly accomplished pianist.

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